Spoiler Alert:Both electric fireplaces are similar in size, look and modern design. We really like the styling on both. Which is BEST? For those with a low budget and looking for a bargain– The Best Choice Products electric fireplace fits the bill. It DOES have a near fatal flaw. For QUALITY the Onyx Touchstone 80001can’t be beat. (that is the fireplace we own.). read on for some bullet points. We also provide links to full reviews.

As with all of our reviews, we want you to fully understand all of the features and benefits of both fireplaces. We have published some pros and cons about each fireplace and these are summaries from full comprehensive reviews we have done on each. Once you have read all of this review you will have all of the information you need to decide if it is the right fireplace for you.

Did you know? The limiting factor of heating capacity is the capability of standard household plugs and circuits; not the electric fireplace or fireplace maker. Generating more heat requires more electricity than the plug and circuit can handle. You would blow a fuse. Standard forced air fireplaces all pretty much claim 400 sq ft heated.

Impressions: Best Choices 50″ Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

Heater:Average – The heater with this unit has a power rating of 750 watts on low and 1500 watts. Best Choice does not make heating claims but most manufacturers state “supplemental heating for up to 400 square feet”. This heater is average for the class.

Flames:Above Average– The flame effects can be operated without the heat and have 5 levels of brightness. Most buyers were pleased with the realistic look.

Value: ✅ Excellent – This unit offers a great value. Few electric fireplaces offer this many features at such a LOW PRICE.

Quality: ⛔Poor – Of the 62 reviews posted at the time of this post, 17 commented on damage, not working etc that is a whopping 27% buyers not happy. a poor showing. The star rating is 3.9, with virtually all dis-satisfaction on condition issues.

Summary:

The Best Choice Products fireplace has many of the features found on more expensive fireplaces. In fact, in terms of looks and features this fireplace is hard to distinguish from the more expensive Touchstone Onyx. The electric fireplace maker did a really good job in providing value for the price charged.

The let down is in terms of product quality, and the goods being damaged either before or during delivery. Customer satisfaction numbers reveal this. These fireplaces are big and bulky to have to repack and return them is a major hassle. In fact, a lot of buyers just except at the damaged goods for that reason.

The question you must answer for yourself is that if most things are equal are you willing to take a chance on a less expensive product with increased risk of damage.

If the risk of scratches and dents don’t bother you you will not find a better value in a 50 inch wall mount electric fireplace.

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Impressions: Touchstone Onyx 80001 Electric Fireplace

Heater:Average – The heater with this unit has a power rating of 750 watts on low and 1500 watts. Touchstone says “supplemental heating for up to 400 square feet”. This heater is average for the class.

Flames:✅Excellent– The media the flames arise from can be traditional logs or more contemporary white crystals. Both are included. The flame effects can be operated without the heat and have 4 levels of brightness. Most buyers were pleased with the realistic look.

Value: Very Good– This unit is a low to mid-priced electric fireplace.

Quality: ✅ Excellent – The average star rating is 4.6, which indicates high perceived quality and satisfaction. Virtually all negative comments were about heating capacity, (unrealistic or uninformed buyers).

Summary:

This fireplace is available in two finishes – Black or Ivory . Though the images black the black appear bigger – they are the same fireplace in a different finish.

We have reviewed close to 50 electric fireplaces. It is only fair to tell you – we own the Onyx 80001 electric fireplace, and love it. For us, it provides the perfect blend of features, quality, reliability at an attractive price point. We actually bought this during Amazon “prime days” which saved us 20% making it a no-brainer. It is perfect in the bedroom above the dresser.

The flame effects, heating capacity, remote control, are all very good or better. This fireplace is the perfect blend of features, benefits, and most importantly, quality at a very fair price. ✅ This is a definite ‘BUY’ recommendation. We did.

Electric Fireplace Accessories

Electric Fireplace Accessories

There are 3 accessories you may want to consider, the first for added functionality, the second for added aesthetics and pleasure.

1. Consider Electrical Socket Protection. Safer Socket has five tiny thermostats strategically placed inside the unit monitor the temperature of the plug to make sure it is operating at a safe temperature. Should there be a rise in plug temperature which could lead to an electrical fire, Safer Socket will automatically shut off the device. Click on Image below for Safer Socket.

2. Add Fire Crackle Sound. The sound effect of fire crackling is only available on very high end fireplaces, but we have you covered. For about $30 you can add this sound machine, The box is about 2 1/2 ” x 3″ and can attach to the fireplace out of sight. Click on Image below forFire Crackler Sound System.

3. Wire Covers. Wires and cables dangling from your electric fireplace can really detract from the effect? This Cord Cover Kit makes it a snap to hide wires. It’s very easy to install and can be painted to blend seamlessly into any wall.

As with all of our reviews, we want you to fully understand all of the features and benefits of this fireplace. After this we have published some pros and cons about the fireplace and these are summaries from reviews that real customers have submitted. Once you have read all of this review you will have all of the information you need to decide if it is the right fireplace for you.

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Best Choice 50" Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

PROS: Best Choice Products 50″ Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

The following Positive comments about the fireplace are summaries from real customer reviews:

✅“VERY low price”

✅“The installation was easy”

✅“Built in heater timer”

✅“Bottom discharge heat”

Here are the pros of this fireplace which have been summarized from customer reviews sent in:

The number one positive attribute is the price. It is one of the lowest price 50″ inch wall mounted electric fireplaces we have reviewed
A lot of the comments were positive about the look of the fireplace. It has classic clean lines which will go with most decor. People also said that their visitors commented positively about the fireplace.

Quite a number of customers remarked on how easy the fireplace was to install and that the instructions for this were very clear. Most said that it was easy to mount on their wall and they were able to do this without any problems. 1. Mount the included bracket on the wall. 2. Attach firebox to bracket (It drops down into bracket). 3 Attach glass to firebox on the wall.

Another selling point for some was that the heat discharge is on the bottom of the unit. While this means it cannot be flush mounted into the wall it DOES mean you can safely mount a TV directly over it.

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Cons: Best Choice Products 50″ Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

The following negativecomments about the fireplace are summaries from real customer reviews:

⛔25% of all reviews cited reports of damaged or broken goods.

⛔ Poor customer service to correct problems.

⛔ Multiple complaints of heater shutting off after a minute.

⛔ Complaints of noisiness.

Here are the cons of this fireplace which have been summarized from customer reviews sent in:

One thing that stuck out like a sore thumb was the astonishing number of buyers who received damaged goods. At the time of this review 25% complained. This is astonishing. There were some comments on poor customer service to correct these problems and they were impossible to get a hold of. We decided to test this out.

Customer Service: We called customer service on 2 occassions to ask some questions and test out allegations they were ‘impossible to get a hold of’. We got through both times (although the wait was 20 minutes on call 2). The rep answered our questions politely, and what he didn’t know – he found out on the spot. Customer help IS available.

If the customer service allegations were true, that coupled with a chance of getting damaged goods, would have led to a Do Not Buy recommendation.

There were multiple complaints of the heater shutting off after 1 minute. I just wonder if the buyers had set the timer incorrectly.

In regards to the amount of noise any given fireplace makes, if all is working correctly, it is a matter of individual tolerance. Some reports indicated there might be problems with the unit. But – in all fairness, it could be cranky customers.Save

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Flame Effects - Calvert Electric Fireplace With Mantel

Flame Effects Best Choice Products 50 Electric Wall Mount Fireplace

The product description states the fireplace operates in 3 modes: flame display only, flame display with low heat, and flame display with high heat. This is a little misleading as it led us to believe the flame effects were just On/Off. Luckily this is NOT true.

In doing our Sherlock Holmes detective work we noticed in the close up up the controls, ( which are located on top of the firebox unit – AWKWARD,) there is a dimmer switch. Why would you have a dimmer switch if the flame effect was 1 level?

A call to customer service revealed there are actually, and I quote, ” 5 levels of flame brightness and intensity.”

After rechecking every word I found it mentioned in the info the product description. Oops, my bad. But I DID prove you could get through to customer service.

The flame effects are going for a realistic look. There is no fancy back-lighting or fancy colors. There were some positive comments on the nice flame effects. The flame effects can be switched on without the heater having to be turned on as well, so they can be used all year around.

The fireplace has a glass front that should never get hot so it is safe for pets and young children.

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Heater Function - Gibson Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

The heater with this unit has a power rating of 750 watts on low and 1500 watts. They do not provide BTU output, but based on our experience a ballpark figure would be 2500BTU on low and 5000 BTU on high. What does that mean? Though they do not make square foot claims, the output from the heater will realistically provide supplemental heat to a room up to 400 square feet.

The fireplace is designed to be plugged into a standard 120 volt electrical supply. There is no thermostat associated with the heater, just high and low heat options. A fan blows the heat out of the front face on the bottom. It will certainly make most rooms feel cozy. There is a timer can be set between 30 minutes to 7.5 hours.

We believe it is very important that everyone purchasing an electric fireplace heater be aware of the limitations of these units. With very rare exceptions and this electric fireplace heater is no exception, an electric fireplace heater is best thought of as a supplemental heat source. Or part of a comprehensive zone heating plan. Quite simply they will not heat your whole house.

Did you know? The limiting factor of heating capacity is the capability of standard household plugs and circuits; not the electric fireplace or fireplace maker. Generating more heat requires more electricity than the plug and circuit can handle. You would blow a fuse. Standard forced air fireplaces all pretty much claim 400 sq ft heated.

Controls - Gibson Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

Controls Of The Electric Fireplace

The fireplace can be controlled through the use of the infrared remote control which is supplied with the unit.

The manual controls are located on the firebox on top. This is awkward. How awkward depends on how high on the wall you have mounted it. You have to reach up over or around the glass to see and get to them.

Controls include turning the fireplace either on or off, adjusting the intensity of the flame effects, turning the heat to the low or high position or no heat and the timer button for choosing the time that you want the heater to switch off.

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Dimensions - Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

Dimensions – Best Choice Electric Fireplace

Overall Front Dimensions:

Width: 50.5 inches

Height: 21.65 inches

Depth: 5.5 inches

Weight: 49.1 lbs

The image to the left is a back view. The dimensions are really the glass dimensions. The overall dimensions of this wall mounted fireplace are 50.5 inches in width, 5.5 inches in depth and 21.65 inches in height. The flame view dimensions are 45 inches wide by 12 inches high. The fireplace can be plugged into a standard electrical socket (3 prong). There is a remote control and manual supplied with this fireplace.

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Electric Fireplace Accessories

Accessories

There are 3 accessories you may want to consider, the first for added functionality, the second for added aesthetics and pleasure.

1. Consider Electrical Socket Protection. Safer Socket has five tiny thermostats strategically placed inside the unit monitor the temperature of the plug to make sure it is operating at a safe temperature. Should there be a rise in plug temperature which could lead to an electrical fire, Safer Socket will automatically shut off the device. Click on Image below for Safer Socket.

2. Add Fire Crackle Sound. The sound effect of fire crackling is only available on very high end fireplaces, but we have you covered. For about $30 you can add this sound machine, The box is about 2 1/2 ” x 3″ and can attach to the fireplace out of sight. Click on Image below forFire Crackler Sound System.

3. Wire Covers. Wires and cables dangling from your electric fireplace can really detract from the effect? This Cord Cover Kit makes it a snap to hide wires. It’s very easy to install and can be painted to blend seamlessly into any wall.

Here Are Other Wall Mounted Electric Fireplaces That Have Been Fully Reviewed

We have completed full, comprehensive reviews on these electric fireplace wall mounted heaters that are similar in function to the Best Choice Products fireplace. They have different styling cues, features and price points. Click on the text link for the full review.Click on the image for discounted price comparisons.

Summary – Best Choice Products Wall Mount Electric Fireplace

Rating: 3.9 Stars

This wall hung electric fireplace has most of the standard features people expect – an average heater and decent to good flame effects. The real selling point for a lot of people will be the bargain price.

Does that price mean one gives up quality? We have never reviewed a fireplace with more complaints about damage and the fireplace not working correctly out of the box. Maybe it was poor quality control when the product was launched or poor packing. Hopefully these issues are resolved. Returning a fireplace is not as easy as taking a shirt back to the store. Many elected just to cope with scratches, nicks and dents rather than going through the hassle of returning it.

Remember also that 3 out of 4 buyers who left reviews had no issues. Only you an decide if this is right for you. In good working order it is a fine value.

Electric Fireplace Accessories

There are 3 accessories you may want to consider, the first for added functionality, the second for added aesthetics and pleasure.

1. Consider Electrical Socket Protection. Safer Socket has five tiny thermostats strategically placed inside the unit monitor the temperature of the plug to make sure it is operating at a safe temperature. Should there be a rise in plug temperature which could lead to an electrical fire, Safer Socket will automatically shut off the device. Click on Image below for Safer Socket.

2. Add Fire Crackle Sound. The sound effect of fire crackling is only available on very high end fireplaces, but we have you covered. For about $30 you can add this sound machine, The box is about 2 1/2 ” x 3″ and can attach to the fireplace out of sight. Click on Image below forFire Crackler Sound System.

3. Wire Covers. Wires and cables dangling from your electric fireplace can really detract from the effect? This Cord Cover Kit makes it a snap to hide wires. It’s very easy to install and can be painted to blend seamlessly into any wall.